Hookah Collection (page 8)

Turkish man smoking a hookah, with a woman serving coffee Date: circa 1830

An Arab camp - a camel is given water whilst men rest in tents, smoking and drinking. Date: early 19th century

Bottle with Four Handles, Iran, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bottle with Four Handles, Iran, 19th century. INfluenced by Venetian style

Odalisque reclining in a harem, from "Titres de Romance", 1857
Odalisque reclining in a harem, from " Titres de Romance", 1857. [La plainte de la captive]

The Pipe Bearer, 1856. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
The Pipe Bearer, 1856

Prince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century. Creator: Nidha Mal
Prince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century

Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770

Scene in the environs of Calcutta 1857
Suburbs of Calcutta, where a native merchant returning from the city transported in a horse-drawn carriage passes-through at high speed

Arabian Cafe / Coffee House - Suez, Egypt Date: circa 1908

Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria. Date: circa 1901

Persian coffee house 1856
Men and women smoking vapor Hookah flavored tobacco. Date: 1856

Turkish coffee house 1853
Turkish men seated on cushioned benches, along three sides, smoking the tchibouk or narghile. Date: 1853

Smoking party in India
India; a smoking-party in Bengal Date: 1809

Study for The Pipe Bearer, 1841-51. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
Study for " The Pipe Bearer", 1841-51

Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Young couple at shaded cafe with a hookah or Nargile water pipe, others sitting opposite drinking from tea glasses

Asiatic Turk, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Odalisque, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

A Raja Smoking a Hookah, ca. 1690-1710. Creator: Unknown
A Raja Smoking a Hookah, ca. 1690-1710

Portrait of Thakur Utham Ram, ca. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thakur Utham Ram, ca. 1760

Maharaja Bijay Singh in His Harem, ca. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Bijay Singh in His Harem, ca. 1770

Halt of Caravans at the Wells of Saba (Beersheba) in the Desert South of Hebron, 1850

Man smoking a water pipe on board the Hatasoo steamboat, Egypt, 1898. The Hatasoo was a passenger paddle steamer on the River Nile, built in 1890. Am Bord der Nildampfer Hatasoo

Turkish man with hookah
Turkish man smoking hookah in cafe on the old Galatti Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey. A photograph of 7th Turkish President Ahmet Kenan Evren is on the wall Date: circa 1980

Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Creator: Davin-Mirvault
Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Arab Horse Dealers. Creator: Unknown
Arab Horse Dealers. Postcard

Persane Fumant Le Kalgan, (Persian woman smoking in Kalgan), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Persane Fumant Le Kalgan, (Persian woman smoking in Kalgan), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Cocoonery - Silk Manufacture - Syria. Date: circa 1905s

Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c1850. Creator: Indian School (19th Century)
Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c.1850 (w/c on paper)

Emperor Muhammad Shah, c. 1735 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper)
3086820 Emperor Muhammad Shah, c.1735 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); 29.85x21.27 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Alice Meets the Caterpillar, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
XCF264487 Alice Meets the Caterpillar, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-9) (colour litho) by Tenniel

Young Woman Listening to Music, c. 1745-50 (gouache on paper)
XIR229992 Young Woman Listening to Music, c.1745-50 (gouache on paper) by Manak, (fl.1745-50) (attr. to); 22.5x17.5 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris

Black woman, 1875-1876. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Black woman, 1875-1876. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Artist: Saint Germain
An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

The watch, 1879. Private Collection

Leisure Hour in the Harem, 1921. Private Collection

Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky), Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Private Collection

The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent Artist: Mock, Jan (Johann) Samuel (c. 1687-1737)
The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

In the Hammam, 1854. Artist: Preziosi, Amedeo (1816-1882)
In the Hammam, 1854. Private Collection

Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

La belle orientale. Artist: Firmin-Girard, Francois-Marie (1838-1921)
La belle orientale. Private Collection

The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

in a Harem. Artist: Baratti, Filippo (1868-1901)
in a Harem. Private Collection

The Odalisque. Artist: Fortuny, Maria (1838-1874)
The Odalisque. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

La Grande Odalisque. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
La Grande Odalisque. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Turkish Women, 1893. Artist: Bredt, Ferdinand Max (1860-1921)
Turkish Women, 1893. From a private collection

A Singing Girl, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Singing Girl, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hookah: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where tradition meets indulgence, as we embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating world of hookah. In a painting reminiscent of Arabian nights, a princess delicately listens to the melodious tunes played by female musicians, their melodies intertwining with swirling smoke from the nargile pipe. The scene evokes images of opulence and elegance that have long been associated with this ancient pastime. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice in Wonderland takes a curious puff from her hookah while engaging in conversation with a wise caterpillar. In this whimsical encounter, she discovers that there is more to be found within oneself than meets the eye. Traveling further eastward to Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully smoking her nargile pipe amidst vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning her surroundings. This glimpse into Algerian culture showcases how hookah has become intertwined with daily life and social gatherings. A Turkish lady reclines on a settee, exuding gracefulness as she leisurely enjoys her smoke-filled moments. This portrayal highlights Turkey's rich history and its deep-rooted connection to hookah culture. Venturing into Thessaloniki, Greece - known for its cultural diversity - we find ourselves in a Turkish coffee shop where waiters skillfully prepare aromatic brews alongside patrons enjoying their flavorful shisha sessions. Here, traditions merge seamlessly across borders. Journeying towards Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - once home to an extravagant harem - we catch glimpses of harem women indulging in tea accompanied by fragrant clouds emanating from their pipes. These intimate moments offer insight into the hidden lives within these lavish palaces. The Harem comes alive again through Ernst Rudolf's artistry; he captures an interior scene filled with intrigue as scribes document the secrets and stories whispered within these walls.